University of Nebraska-Lincoln Top Questions

I can say for the lower level classes that are a gen. ed. are so big that no one knows your name. with most of the classes that i have to take the classes are smaller and the professors will learn your name. they are willing to help you if you ask and are usually pretty understanding. I love my major and everything about it. my academic advisor is awesome and very helpful when it comes to selecting classes. other students are helpful in determining what classes to take and which ones not to take. i think at any college that someone goes to that there will always be classes that seem to be "a waste of time" i know I've had my fair share.

I have found in some of the larger classes people are pretty shy to participate and it usually turns out being the same few people. I have met MANY great study partners and friends in my classes. And for the most part these are all classes that are fulfilling prerequisites for med school. The environment is very co-operative and people are willing to help each other out and spend time studying together.

I have had a number of classes where the professors know who I am regardless of it's size, but that could be also becasue I am non-traditional with a family. I also believe that non-traditional students communicate more with professors. The only complaint I have is that in 100 and 200 level courses, the is a ton of busy work. I would preferr lecture, exam, and maybe a couple of papers that challenge a student. I had a class that not only had 5 exams covering 5 texts and guest speakers, but also included 4 individual projects and 5 group projects. This is a 100 level course. It isn't difficult work, matter of fact it gave me no challenge academically, just a challenge to afford the time and supplies to complete them all. I do not feel that I have learned anything from all the work, except how to avoid those types of classes.

Academically, my experience has been a good one. My general education classes usually left something to be desired, but once I was able to start taking classes geared specifically for my major, my experience improved ten-fold.

Academics are kind of a big part at UNL. Professors don't stress grades, but if you don't work for it and work hard, you won't just get handed grades. It is competitive and getting A's is not easy work.

I would say that academics are definitely a strong point here at the University. Although it does depend heavily on the type of professor that you get. If you have one that is really passionate about what they are teaching, you'll definitely enjoy it. But if you have a professor that is so smart that they can't teach, then you'll have some problems. Ultimately, I would have to say that it gets put back on the students shoulder's to really get themselves involved in their learning. That quote that I keep in mind for anything that I do in life is, "You only get what you give." The amount of time that you put in is what you will get.

Very strong academics. They push you here but someone is always willing to help. Very friendly helpful teachers. not too liberal and not too conservative. Its challenging but you know you will walk away with a degree that anyone would be happy to accept

Students aren't as competitive as kids on the East coast. I would say UNL's academic requirements are about average.

Professors do know my name. My favorite classes are always Sociology courses, Women's Courses, English Courses, Dance Classes-including the history of dance and introduction to dance history, Dance injury and prevention/Kinesiology, and I also enjoyed taking the Science of Food and Geography. Students at UNL really are not competitive in classes with one another. If a student has a question he or she knows they can ask any class member for help and receive assistance without being yelled at or demeaned. In the Sociology department I spend a lot of time with most of the professors. I talk to about half of the professors once or twice a week outside of class. I enjoy the personal relationships I have developed with the faculty because I know I can ask them questions about anything at anytime. The professors at UNL are extremely kind and have an open door policy. Professors have no problem with students dropping by their office just to talk about how their semester is going or ask questions about graduate school or about class for example. The academic requirements at UNL are difficult but managable. I have enjoyed being challenged during the four years I have been an undergrad. I have learned so much more about the world than I thought I knew. I thank all the professors for giving me the opportunity to expand my knowledge and become a more accepting person of others.

It is amazing that some people have the title of doctor and yet don't have a clue as to how to effectively teach material in their area of expertise. I think all professors, full or part time should be required to have a teaching certificate and possibly go through re-certification after a certain amount of time.